back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
pieces; scraps; disconnected
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
meaning; significance; sense
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)